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HD56 AXN

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

199,211 mi
Last recorded199,211 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 AXN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 199,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 199,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 191,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear diff leak

Fail 30 May 2025 191,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear diff leak

Pass 21 Mar 2024 176,330 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 166,410 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 151,484 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S/R TYRE WORN

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2022 151,248 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S/R TYRE WORN

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2021 133,480 miles

BODY DAMAGED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR TYRES WORN

Pass 30 Mar 2020 116,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 116,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,581 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 87,142 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 87,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,134 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 64,204 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 59,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 44,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,625 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,086 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 32,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 26,701 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 26,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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HD56 AXN is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD56 AXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HD56 AXN registered?

HD56 AXN is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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